Convert feet to miles

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Feet

The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.

Miles

The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.

Formula

To convert from feet to miles, divide the length by 5280.

feet (ft)

Description

The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.

History

Based on the length of a human foot. The current standardization stems from an agreement in 1959.

Symbol Origin

From the body part 'foot'.

Usage Context

Used for human height, building elevations, and aviation altitudes.

Main Usage

United States United Kingdom Canada

Did you know?

In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet, even in countries that use the metric system.

miles (mi)

Description

The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.

History

Originated from the Roman mile (mille passus), which was 1,000 double paces of a Roman soldier.

Symbol Origin

From Latin 'mille', meaning thousand.

Usage Context

Used for long-distance travel and speed limits in the US and UK.

Main Usage

United States United Kingdom

Did you know?

A nautical mile is different from a land mile; it's based on the circumference of the Earth.

Quick Conversion Table

feet (ft) miles (mi)
1 0.000189394
2 0.000378788
5 0.00094697
10 0.00189394
25 0.00473485
50 0.0094697
100 0.0189394
500 0.094697
1000 0.189394
2500 0.473485
5000 0.94697
10000 1.89394

Frequently Asked Questions

How to convert feet to miles?

To convert from feet to miles, divide the length by 5280.

How many miles in 1 feet?

1 feet is equal to 0.000189394 miles.

What is a feet?

The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.

What is a miles?

The mile is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 1.609 kilometers.